as in trivialities
something of little importance
socialites whose lives were almost entirely consumed by fripperies
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Noun
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Treaties were trifles compared to armies and bullets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026 -
Enjoy them as-is, in fruit trifles or parfaits, as part of a fruit salsa or salad, or blended into smoothies.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Footage in the aftermath of the strike shows flames and smoke rising from the top of the building, though no injuries were reported.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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With a swell of applause and a burst of smoke and explosions, Fuerza closed out the night — an apt ending for a band that isn’t afraid to break the rules a little bit.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Fripperies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fripperies. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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